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W397 MAB

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,763 mi
Last recorded57,763 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW397 MAB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 57,763 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 50,721 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated oil leak (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 48,111 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside steering rack housing damp

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

surface corrosion on front sub frame & exhaust system

Fail 1 Apr 2016 48,111 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside steering rack housing damp

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

surface corrosion on front sub frame & exhaust system

Pass 1 Apr 2015 45,903 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 45,903 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 43,682 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust section corroded

Pass 30 May 2013 41,963 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion on exhaust system

Fail 27 Mar 2013 41,669 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 41,669 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 39,616 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 39,616 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Signs of brake fluid seepage around master cylinder

Pass 29 Mar 2011 37,197 miles

nearside of power steering rack damp

slight wear developing on front brake discs

surface corrosion developing on front sub frame

Fail 29 Mar 2011 37,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside of power steering rack damp

slight wear developing on front brake discs

surface corrosion developing on front sub frame

Pass 7 Apr 2010 35,047 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre stop lamp bulb incomplete

front brake pads approx 3.000 miles left

rear wiper blade split

Fail 7 Apr 2010 35,047 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre stop lamp bulb incomplete

front brake pads approx 3.000 miles left

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Mar 2009 32,390 miles

slight oil leakage evident at nearside of steering rack or possible output shaft seal

suspect front brake pads approx 3.000 miles left

Fail 25 Mar 2009 32,390 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight oil leakage evident at nearside of steering rack or possible output shaft seal

suspect front brake pads approx 3.000 miles left

Pass 25 Mar 2008 29,350 miles

nearside front steering rack damp

Pass 20 Mar 2007 26,205 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 21,040 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 25?

Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
4,984
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
157,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69,670
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,138
Stop lamp not working 45,218
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,413
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,685
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W397 MAB is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 62,411 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 25 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 69,670 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W397 MAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W397 MAB is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 7 April 2000.

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